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The Scarlet Pimpernel (Bantam Classic) by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

The Scarlet Pimpernel (Bantam Classic) by Baroness Emmuska Orczy

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The Scarlet Pimpernel is a historical adventure novel set during the French Revolution. It follows the daring exploits of Sir Percy Blakeney, an English aristocrat who secretly rescues French nobles from the guillotine. While publicly appearing as a foppish and indifferent gentleman, Percy leads a double life as the clever and elusive Scarlet Pimpernel, leaving a small pimpernel flower as his calling card at the scenes of his daring rescues. The story blends suspense, romance, and heroism, exploring themes of bravery, cunning, sacrifice, and the conflict between appearances and reality.

About the Author – 
Baroness Emmuska Orczy (1865–1947) was a Hungarian-born British novelist and playwright, best known for creating the legendary character of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Her works often combined adventure, romance, and historical settings, captivating readers with tales of heroism and intrigue. Orczy’s stories reflect her interest in courage, loyalty, and clever strategy, and she remains celebrated for popularizing the archetype of the masked, secret hero who fights injustice while maintaining a hidden identity.


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